Flock's 80% workforce cut hits surveillance tech

flock safety, a surveillance technology company, has unveiled a 'generous' severance package for voluntary employee departures. the company expects a significant portion of its 1500-person workforce to express interest in the buyouts. this move comes amid backlash over its license plate recognition technology, with 46 cases of police officers accused of misusing the tech. florida and texas have stopped using the startup's technology, and 90 cities dropped flock in august alone. the company's ceo, garrett langley, said the 'biggest damage' caused by the backlash has been to 'internal morale'.